Music Playing:Snow Patrol - You could be happy (instrumental) (Start in the beginning of chapter)
Book 5 Water
Chapter 11 You Could Be Happy
"Kuzu…" Kya said as she sobbed helplessly and alone in the nursery. Just then Kya heard a familiar voice.
"Kya?" Kuzon said with a worried tone as he stepped in the doorway.
The little girl quickly turned, her cheeks stained with wet tears as her blue orbs glistened a clear watery shine. "Ku-Kuzon!" Kya cried out as she ran to her brother hugging him tightly.
Kuzon lightly gasped as his sister called him by his full name. Slowly, as the shock wore off, and the redness from his face faded. The boy then reacted by hugging the girl back protectively.
Kya then pulled away as she slightly hiccupped from being so upset, "Kuzu…*hick* Where's *hick* our baby brother?" Kya asked as she lightly covered her mouth.
Kuzon smiled slightly as he then looked behind him.
"Seems the nanny took him to the other side of the wing." The boy said with a pause before turning back to his sister.
"Kya, tell me. What happened?" Kuzon said asking about the uproar that took place earlier in the same room only an hour ago.
Kya lowered her head, "Iroo said Kya could bend fire." The girl said using her alter speech as the tone carried a sad disappoint in her voice.
Kuzon lowered his head and closed his eyes for a moment before making a big grin. "That's great Kya!" Kuzon said as Kya looked up surprised as her eyes glistened.
"You're a firebender! That's so amazing! I'm so proud of you." Kuzon said as he congratulated and praised his little sister while her mouth parted slightly.
"Kuzu…not sad?" Kya asked worried that her brother would have been upset that she inherited the power of fire.
Kuzon shook his head, "Nope not sad." The boy said with a smile.
Kya blinked as she spoke again, "Kuzu not mad?" the girl asked as her brother shook his head again.
"Nope, not mad either. I am happy for you, Kya." Kuzon said as his sister blinked again before slowly nodding her head.
"O'kay, if Kuzu is happy then Kya will be happy too." Kya said while she gave a light smile.
Kuzon continued beam a soft smile at his sister before he then spoke again.
"That's good, Kya. Now let's go find dad." Kuzon said as he then took his sister's hand and headed out the door.
As the siblings walked down the hallway, Kya looked down at her brother holding her hand.
'Kuzu…' Kya thought softly as the sound of their footsteps carried on in the large hallway.
'Kuzu smiled and said he was happy for Kya…' the girl thought as she struggled with the mixed signals she received from her brother's first reaction.
Brushing the thought aside Kya focused on ahead as she looked up at the boy's face which expressed determination and slight worry across his features.
"Azula…" Zuko said with concern as his sister continued to be still and silent.
"I want to see him." Azula said suddenly, breaking the unresponsive effect she previously acted out when she first arrived.
Zuko asked who as Azula lowered her head.
"Father…" Azula said as Zuko narrowed his eyes.
"Azula…Fire Lord Ozai is dead." Zuko said stating the painful reality for the princess as she clenched her teeth.
"No…No…No…" Azula whispered as she shut her eyes.
"Azula." Zuko said as he tried to calm down the still mentally disturbed woman.
"NO! He-he was the only one who loved me." Azula said as she placed her hand on her heart.
"He was the one…Who gave my power to rule this nation. He trusted me. No-No one else didn't trust me. He-he's not dead! He can't!" Azula cried out in a bitter tone as she grabbed her chest as though her heart would burst out from its cage.
Zuko stood helplessly as he felt the raw pain flare out from the woman. He had no idea she was still hurting after all these years.
"No!" Azula screamed out as she flew her hands out knocking the desk clear off the ground as it cross the room in slow motion.
Inches away were the doorway was two small figures staring in fear from the scene in front of them.
"AHHH!" Azula screamed in pure anger and sadness as her loose black locks swayed wildly while her head arched back violently.
Documents of papers encircled the room as they slowly descended to the ground. In mid air the edges of the paper started to burn. As they crossed paths from the form of the princess, the more the papers soon caught fire. Sheer heat and power radiated off the anger woman as the children stared in horror.
Kya managed to whimper out as Zuko gasped. Turning around he saw his terrified children by the doorway. Out of frustration and anxiety, Zuko lost his temper and ordered them to leave at once.
Kuzon bowed his head being snapped back from his fear; he has never heard such harsh words come from his father's mouth and tone. It seemed to scare him more than the fierce woman in front of him. Turning to Kya, Kuzon tried to pull his sister away from the scene. Kya refused as she continued to stare at the princess.
For a moment it felt as though time slowed down while Kya watched in both terror and admiration as she saw the woman lift her head. Her eyes were like golden pools of boiling sulfur filled with an unspeakable anguish.
Kya then blinked when a strange blue hue casted over the princess's features. Kya looked down and gasped. Bright blue flames sparkled over the woman's hands and up to her elbows. The heat was scorching the room as Kya was finally pulled away from the scene.
Turning back she saw her great uncle looking down at her and her brother.
"Come you two; let us go have some tea and a snack." Iroh said warmly as he averted the children away.
Kya looked back from the office door as she noticed three guards entering the room as a sadistic protesting scream was then heard crying out. Kya continued to look back before she turned the corner and the door was out of sight.
"Toph!" Aang exclaimed as he found the earthbender girl leaning on a tall marble column that was crackled on the side.
The girl was seen hugging herself as she turned and looked at Aang with an annoyed look on her face.
"Why do you always come after me?" Toph asked as Aang gave a puzzled expression.
"Y-You always came after me, even in the very beginning. You never stopped." Toph said as she lowered her head while her dark bangs covered her teary eyes.
Aang lowered his head slightly as he thought over the girl's words. She was right. Ever since he saw her that day in the Earth Kingdom Rumble ring, no it was before that. Way back in the swamp. He was determined to find out who she was.
Aang simply smiled as he realized why…
The teen boy leaned in, placing his hand beside Toph's head on the column. The young woman gasped as she looked up and was surprised by the airbender's bold move.
Aang leaned in closely to the earthbender girl, "And I will continue to chase you…" Aang whispered softly as his breathe traced over Toph's tinted pink cheek.
"Until I have you by my side again." Aang said devotedly as he leaned in closer.
Toph gasped as she felt the boy's slender lips press against hers. It was like any other kiss she had experience before.
Aang then cupped her warm right cheek as he deepened the kiss. Toph felt frozen, pinned to the stone itself behind her petite frame.
Her heart raced as blood seemed to rush to her head as her lips instinctively moved trembling against the young man's lips.
Toph's hand gently rose up lightly clenching Aang's orange robes. A cool breeze flowed by as Toph's long hair swayed softly from the current as the couple pressed closer to one another with deep passion.
The scene drifted backward as the sight of wilted leaves scattered across the stone floor swirling like tiny whirlwinds.
The sight of a cup with steaming tea was seen along with a palate of baked cookies and strawberries. The once loud and aggressive young boy, Kuzon surprisingly reached over and plucked one of the red berries softly and nibbled on the juicy fruit with a quiet manner.
While Kya continued to sit in her seat with a distinct expression of sorrow on her soft features.
Iroh frowned lightly as he watched the young girl barely touch her tea or treats and Kuzon staring down at the floor with a disheartened look.
Apparently the sight was still fresh in the young children's minds. Iroh felt terrible and tried to think of a way to ease the children's troubling ordeal. After little thought, Iroh came up with an ingenious plan.
Clearing his throat, Iroh spoke with a warm tone. "Would you two like to visit the market place?" Iroh asked as Kuzon looked up surprised while Kya blinked.
"But, I thought we weren't allowed off the palace grounds, uncle." Kuzon said as his sister nodded her head in agreement.
"Well, I'm sure you both are old enough. Besides, I would love the company of my two favorite grandchildren to join me on a shopping spree." Iroh said with a kind smile as Kuzon and Kya looked at one another and beamed with joy.
"Now hurry to your rooms. Remember to dress warmly; the winter chill can be unforgiving." Iroh said as the two children jumped from their seats and ran out of the dining room.
"We will!" Kuzon called back as Kya laughed with excitement.
Once the two children were out of sight, Iroh chuckled to himself as he took a long sip of tea.
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